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Which is Better for Air Travel, Aisle or Window? Your Choice Says a Lot About You
The debate has raged since the dawn of air travel: Which is better, the window seat or the aisle seat? A few years ago, Expedia polled their readers to find the majority preference. The results may surprise you. Fifty-five percent of those surveyed said they prefer...
The Benefits of Bleisure Travel for Business Travelers
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." That proverb has a lesser-known second phrase which dates back to 1825: "All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy." With so many people spending significant amounts of time away from home on business, family...
Don’t Believe These Business Travel Room Service Myths
Unless you're a seasoned traveler, you may think twice when the urge for a late-night snack or breakfast in bed strikes while you're overnighting at a hotel. We're here to debunk a few myths about this perk. Room service prices are identical to the price of the same...
Business Travel
Expect Faster Wifi on Airplanes
If you're a tech-savvy traveler, you likely have a wish list of technological advances you'd like to see in airplanes. Faster and/or free wifi, mobile device charging stations, free live television viewing, and more are all potential tech upgrades that many airlines...
Practice Phone Security While You’re at the Airport
Using the airplane node for your mobile device isn’t just for when you’re traveling in an airplane. There are additional uses for the this mode that many travelers find extremely useful. For example, putting your phone and tablet device in airplane mode can help avoid...
Airplane Seats Are Still Getting Smaller
The airline industry has a lot of potential for innovation, as evidenced by a few of the recent articles we've posted. For example, one of the topics we've discussed lately is upcoming innovations in air travel. We've also covered potential innovations in airline...
Family Travel
Extra Airline Fees are the New Normal
If you’ve noticed yourself paying extra fees when booking a flight, you’re not alone. Nowadays, travelers can expect to pay extra for everything from luggage and seat choice to in-flight snacks and – yes – even your carry on bag. According to a Chron.com article, a...
Fliers’ Shopping Choices Are Growing at Airports
It's a trend that's happening worldwide, including in the United States. Airports everywhere are improving shopping options for travelers. They're branching out from the standard newsstand and souvenir shops to include more mainstream and high-end retail stores. With...
Invasive Body Scanners Will Be Removed From Airports
We were kind of happy to hear the news: airport body scanners that produce graphic images of the human body at airport security checkpoints will be removed by June 2013, according to a January 2013 story on NPR. The controversial body scanners provided by OSI Systems,...
Road Warrior
What Should You Bring On A Business Trip?
When packing for a business trip, is your approach "better safe than sorry?" In order to be prepared for anything the client might ask for, do you pack everything but the kitchen sink? And, if you're selling kitchen sinks, do you pack them too? May we suggest the...
Ryan Bingham’s Secrets Of The Gate Check
Ryan Bingham, the 10 million mile frequent flier played by George Clooney in the movie "Up In The Air," knows a thing or two about efficient air travel. Ryan's key to quickly navigating airports: Avoiding gate check delays. First of all, Bingham recognizes that...
Why Is Lightweight Luggage Important?
Have you noticed that, as you travel, it often feels like you're carrying the weight of the world? Before you can "carry on," you feel like you should be carried off. That's why lightweight, luggage is so important. Travelpro has been serving the needs of business...
Travel Tips
10 Things Airlines are Doing to Make Coach more Comfortable
While the price may not be going down, many airlines are making an effort to demonstrate that they care about their coach customers’ comfort as much as they do about those in business and first class by instituting some changes to the seats and providing amenities. We...
Emirates Introduces Wireless Charging in Its Lounges
We're so connected to our phones that it almost seems we need a tiny suitcase dedicated to their accessories. If you want your favorite handheld device to be fully juiced before your cross-country flight, you need to be sure to pack the phone's charger and charging...
Boats, Trains, and Automobiles: Luggage Options When You DON’T Fly
Travel seems to revolve around airplanes these days, but there are other ways to travel the country. If you don't have to conform to airline guidelines and your plans take you away from home for more than a week, you may need to take more with you. Investing in larger...
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